2006 Toyota 4Runner Power Train Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel drive · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. The contact stated that oil was discovered in the driveway where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to tarbox toyota ([redacted], north kingstown, ri 02852, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the rear differential was leaking and the frame was rotted. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle could not be repaired due to the excessive rust on the…
ODI 11256140
Body · Power Train · Suspension
I just purchased my 2006 4runner and decided to take it to the shop where i work to have them do an oil change and fluid check, the mechanics brought me back and told me that my frame is rusting from the inside out and they think that in a matter of 2 yrs tops the frame will be rotted and collapse . I was terrified and in a panic my husband had taken my 4runner it to his friends garage and had the whole underneath…
ODI 11141373
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
RUSTY FRAME, RUSTED BRAKE, TRANSMISSION LINES
ODI 11124585
Body · Power Train · Suspension
After only a couple of years started rusting pretty badly on frame, crossmembers and front and rear differentials. Also stabilizers skid plates and basically anything under the truck. Thought it was only surface rust until parts were cracking and stabilizers fell off truck. Rear end was ready to drop off truck! Truck only has 81,000 miles and looks brand new. Wanted to keep another 10 years! My wife and kid used…
ODI 11098509
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
I have a 2006 toyota 4 runner that has been developing excessive rust flaking on the rear axle housing,brake components, frame and rear suspension componets.we have had warranty work performed approx. 1 year ago and the mechanics at toyota stated they needed to replace or repair various transmission lines before they would return the vehicle to my wife. I asked them what am i suppose to do about all the rust…
ODI 10904524
Air Bags · Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
Takata inflators,abs. Purchased vehicle used 08/12/2016 the following mil codes were cleared by selling dealership. C1223, p0456, b1150, cr123, c1241, b1152. Needed repair immediately, passed state inspection even needing the following repairs, both front axles, serp belt, sway bar link and rear brakes.08/24/2016 vehicle repaired by selling dealer and returned with flat tire, i had it towed to tire garage because…
ODI 10916385
Power Train
Excessive vehicle vibration. From review of www.tacomaworld.com forums this is a fairly common occurence with 2nd generation tacomas (2005 to 2015). It seems to stem from the split driveshaft models (prerunners and 4x4s). In some cases it has resulted in vehicles dropping the driveshafts. In my truck, in one day it went to fine to what felt like the worst wheel imbalance i had ever felt. I immediately had my wheels…
ODI 10823772
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The secondary air induction pump (aip) and switching valves failed on my 2006 4runner limited with v8. This is the same issue that is seen on toyota sequoias and tundras. Toyota has issued a special extended warranty for this system on those vehicles, but not on the 4 runners, even though the defective systems / parts are the same. Toyota customer case # 1409160408. This is a > $2000 repair to basically clear the…
ODI 10637454
Power Train
I was driving my wife 2006 toyota 4runner sr5 approximately 55-60 miles per hours on 88 west in california and the suv experience sudden acceleration pass 70 miles per hours. I then step on the brakes as hard as i could but the suv continues to accelerate faster than 70 miles per hour. While my foot is on the brake pedal at all time but the suv could not slow down. The suv then struck the rear of a pick up truck in…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10578634
Power Train
During snowstorm in [redacted] mode; [redacted] system would not engage due to failure of add - auto disconnecting differential actuator. This led to extremely dangerous safety hazard with vehicle sliding across overhead bridge. No warning of failure, just blinking [redacted] indicator on dashboard. Toyota should be ordered to replace this part for free on all [redacted] 4runners. This part has also been…
ODI 10559846
Power Train
I was backing out of a parking space, in reverse, when the engine began to rev. I hit the brakes and shifted into neutral. It revved at about 4000 rpm for a few seconds, then slowed down to a speed faster than normal idle. I put it back into reverse with brake firmly applied, at which point it returned to normal performance. *tr
ODI 10312621
Inflator Module · Power Train
Tl* - while driving his 2006 toyota rav4 at 60 mph the contact felt a jerking as if the vehicle were struck from the rear. He believes that the vehicle''s [redacted] engaged causing him to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun several times and flipped over multiple times coming to a rest on the vehicle''s roof. The airbag did not deploy. The driver was injured. The contact will have the vehicle, pictures,…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10179170
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Yes! I've been having a steering problem. "unintended veering" that i began to notice a month after i bought the vehicle (then at 13,000 miles). Something is causing the car to wander at high speeds. I also began to notice that after crossing a bridge (a lot of bridges on the way to work) the steering wheel will jerk back and forth really fast, which can be frightening. At other times it can seem to pulse. If you…
ODI 10444188
Power Train
Soon after purchasing my 2006 4runner v8 4wd i was pulling my boat and noticed when i was coming to a traffic light and braking that the engine was increasing in rpm and it became very difficult to stop. Had the traffic in front of me not been clear there would have been an accident. This happened several more times over the next few months, often when pulling the boat but not always. I later realized that the root…
ODI 10289056
Power Train
A couple of months after purchasing the new 4 runner listed above, i began to feel a clunk from the transmission when coming to a stop. The dealership said they were aware of it but could do nothing because there was no service bulletin published referencing the problem. They said a service bulletin existed on the lexus gx470, which used the same drivetrain. To this date the vehicle still has the same problem, not…
ODI 10643253